BRIGHT, BUBBLY & BOLD: ONTARIO'S VQA SPARKLING WINES No longer reserved for special occasions and New Year's toasts, Ontario's sparkling wines are becoming an integral part of the VQA offering, one delicate bubble at a time. You might be surprised to hear that Ontario provides ideal conditions for the production of sparkling wines. Our famously cool climate lends bright acidity and limestone soils create crisp minerality. The best part? Sparkling wines are incredibly versatile, so they pair remarkably well with almost anything. DELICATELY REFINED PAIRINGS FISH GAME MEATS Sparkling wines have always made an The juicy, berry notes in sparkling rosé elegant pairing for delicate white fish and are an excellent match for meats such as seafood such as fresh oysters. partridge and rabbit. RICH SAUCES COCKTAILS The fresh acidity and carbonation are a great Sparkling wines blend beautifully into a contrast for creamy or buttery sauces. variety of sophisticated cocktails, from the SOUP & SALAD French 75 to the classic Italian Spritz. For a weekday dinner, lighter, fruitier SIMPLE SNACKS sparkling wines are a crisp complement to Believe it or not, sparkling whites are fresh salads and rich soups. delicious with salty snacks such as kettle-style chips or buttered popcorn. winecountryontario.ca VQA | 2017 Travel Guide 11http://www.winecountryontario.ca